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Trails with Trailhead Parking in Ohio

Ohio has 785 trails with trailhead parking in this directory, across 250 cities and towns — Cincinnati, Dayton, Columbus, Akron and 246 more. A trailhead lot you can actually park in — and the ones that fill by mid-morning.

Labels come from each trail's own listing, its website and runners' reviews. Conditions change with the weather and the season, and gates and lights follow the park's own hours, so check a recent review before you drive out.

The 250 most-reviewed in Ohio

Ranked by local reputation — rating weighted by review count. Use the filters to narrow them, or open a city below for the full local list.

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Hocking Hills State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 17,731 reviews

Logan, OH

Natural surfaceScenic

Scenic park with hiking trails, archery, fishing, swimming & more amid waterfalls, cliffs & gorges.

Rocky River Reservation

4.8 ★★★★★ 7,766 reviews

North Olmsted, OH

2 miMixedScenicDog-friendly

Woodland park split by the Rocky River, offering hiking trails with bird & deer sightings.

Maumee Bay State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 6,170 reviews

Oregon, OH

MixedScenic

Park along Lake Erie with a lodge, cottages & golf course set amid scenic, wildlife-filled meadows.

Brandywine Falls

4.8 ★★★★★ 5,855 reviews

Northfield, OH

LoopMixedScenic

Scenic waterfall cascading 65 ft. into a lush gorge, with viewpoints from upper & lower boardwalks.

Highbanks Metro Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 5,373 reviews

Lewis Center, OH

4 miMixedLitScenic

Native American burial grounds, 100-ft.-high bluffs with river views & 11 miles of hiking trails.

Winton Woods

4.6 ★★★★★ 5,279 reviews

Cincinnati, OH

LoopPavedScenic

County-owned park offering camping, hiking, golf, paddleboating on a lake, a working farm & more.

Sharon Woods

4.7 ★★★★★ 5,016 reviews

Sharonville, OH

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Recreation area with paved trails, golf, boating, an indoor playground & a village museum.

Wildwood Preserve Metropark

4.8 ★★★★★ 4,830 reviews

Toledo, OH

LoopBoardwalkScenic

Wildlife habitat & recreational area, site of a historic manor house with tours & cultural events.

Ash Cave

4.9 ★★★★★ 4,230 reviews

South Bloomingville, OH

LoopPavedScenic

Enormous natural cavern with a waterfall surrounded by woodlands with hiking trails.

Ohio River Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 4,228 reviews

Cincinnati, OH

Scenic

Scenic riverside venue with fountains, gardens, walkways, playgrounds, event lawns & restaurants.

Blacklick Woods Metro Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 4,204 reviews

Reynoldsburg, OH

MixedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Popular, 643-acre park featuring wooded trails, wildlife sightings, picnic areas & other activities.

RiverScape MetroPark

4.7 ★★★★★ 4,159 reviews

Dayton, OH

PavedLitScenicDog-friendly

Park along the Great Miami River, offering winter ice-skating, community events & floral plantings.

Portage Lakes State Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 4,319 reviews

Akron, OH

PavedScenicDog-friendly

A magnet for boaters, this park features 8 lakes as well as camping spots & picnic shelters.

Mill Creek Park - North End

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,658 reviews

Youngstown, OH

Scenic

A 2,657 acre riverside park, open since 1891, with waterfalls, a gorge & 15 miles of walking trails.

Sharon Woods

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,685 reviews

Westerville, OH

3.8 miLoopMixedLit

Lake, jogging trails, nature walks & playground featured in 761-acre preserve with forests & fields.

Inniswood Metro Gardens

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,541 reviews

Westerville, OH

BoardwalkShadedScenic

Nature preserve featuring formal gardens & lawns, a trail, with a center for workshops & a library.

Mohican-Memorial State Forest

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,536 reviews

Perrysville, OH

ScenicDog-friendly

A nature retreat with forests, a river gorge, canoeing & fishing plus cabins, campgrounds & a lodge.

Blendon Woods Metro Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,536 reviews

Columbus, OH

MixedLitScenicDog-friendly

This 653-acre park offers a waterfowl refuge & a nature center plus disc golf & ice-skating.

Cox Arboretum MetroPark

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,453 reviews

Dayton, OH

2.5 miPavedScenicDog-friendly

Scenic retreat with gardens & a butterfly habitat, plus walking trails & classes for all ages.

Hoover Reservoir Dam, Park & Dock

4.6 ★★★★★ 3,571 reviews

Westerville, OH

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Large natural space with a lake offering boating, fishing & bird-watching including bald eagles.

Geneva State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 3,541 reviews

Geneva, OH

PavedScenic

Toledo Botanical Garden

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,393 reviews

Toledo, OH

Scenic

The area's only botanical hub features 60+ sprawling acres filled with gardens, plants & sculptures.

Miami Whitewater Forest

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,242 reviews

Harrison, OH

8 miNatural surfaceShadedScenic

4,345-acre oasis providing wooded hiking trails, a golf course, campsite & a lake for water sports.

Buck Creek State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 3,381 reviews

Springfield, OH

PavedScenic

Rolling hills with hiking & bridle trails, a lake for fishing & boating, plus campsites & cottages.

Salt Fork State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,305 reviews

Lore City, OH

2 miLoopMixedLit

Large state park spanning 17,229 acres on a lake with marinas, boat ramps, hiking trails & a beach.

Scioto Audubon Metro Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,145 reviews

Columbus, OH

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Bird habitats plus hiking, fishing, volleyball, dog parks & a climbing wall on 120 riverside acres.

Hayden Falls Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 3,135 reviews

Dublin, OH

BoardwalkScenic

Park featuring a 35-ft. waterfall & an overlook accessed via a boardwalk, plus picnic tables.

Coe Lake Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,845 reviews

Berea, OH

Natural surfaceScenic

Relaxed lakeside park offering 2- and 3-playground areas, plus picnic tables, hiking paths, lakeside fishing and a zipline.

Conkles Hollow State Nature Preserve

4.9 ★★★★★ 2,777 reviews

Rockbridge, OH

2 miMixedScenic

Tree-lined hiking trails along sandstone cliffs or at the foot of a gorge dotted with waterfalls.

West Branch State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,890 reviews

Ravenna, OH

MixedLitScenicDog-friendly

Camping & hiking locale with a meadow, woods & a 2,650-acre lake with forks & coves.

Oak Openings Preserve Metropark

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,750 reviews

Swanton, OH

70 miNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Spacious preserve features summer & winter recreation, an interactive nature center & a playground.

Mosquito Creek Lake

4.5 ★★★★★ 2,919 reviews

Cortland, OH

LitScenicDog-friendly

Nearly 2,500 acres with trails, camping & hunting, plus a large lake for boating & fishing.

Squire's Castle

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,789 reviews

Willoughby Hills, OH

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Solstice Steps

4.9 ★★★★★ 2,630 reviews

Lakewood, OH

Scenic

Park offering a playground, picnic tables, and grills, plus a lake and a volleyball court.

Three Creeks Metro Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,632 reviews

Groveport, OH

MixedShadedScenicDog-friendly

This sizable park with trails, sports facilities & dog areas also offers fishing, boating & more.

Rocky River Nature Center

4.9 ★★★★★ 2,453 reviews

North Olmsted, OH

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Educational center offering wildlife exhibits, a river observation deck & a bird-feeding station.

Eastwood MetroPark

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,608 reviews

Dayton, OH

3 miLoopPavedScenic

A scenic outdoor area with a lake, river, picnic shelters & a playground, plus hiking trails.

Buckeye Lake State Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 2,556 reviews

Millersport, OH

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Swimming, fishing, boating, picnicking & grilling offered in Ohio's oldest state park.

Huntington Beach Reservation

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,369 reviews

Bay Village, OH

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

103-acre park on Lake Erie offers fishing, swimming, trails, picnic areas & an old water tower.

Indian Run Falls

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,414 reviews

Dublin, OH

Scenic

Serene, forested urban oasis with a stream, scenic cascading waterfall & nature trails.

Glen Helen Nature Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,215 reviews

Yellow Springs, OH

LoopScenic

Quiet reserve with walks amid 400-year-old trees, waterfalls & wildflowers, plus a raptor center.

Cascade Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,310 reviews

Elyria, OH

75 miLoopPavedScenic

This 135-acre park features a waterfall along the Black River, sandstone gorges & picnic areas.

Antrim Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,256 reviews

Columbus, OH

1 miLoopMixedLit

This expansive community resource offers multiple sports fields & courts, plus walking trails.

Headlands Beach State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,192 reviews

Mentor, OH

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Enormous, year-round sandy beach, the largest in Ohio, popular with picnickers & swimmers.

Griggs Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,191 reviews

Columbus, OH

PavedLitScenic

Riverfront spot offering boating, trails, nature preserves, lighted woods & a disc-golf course.

Charleston Falls Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,951 reviews

Tipp City, OH

74 miMixedScenicDog-friendly

County park with forest & prairie, hiking trails, a nature boardwalk & a picturesque waterfall.

International Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 2,123 reviews

Toledo, OH

BoardwalkLitScenic

Park featuring a volleyball court, barbecue grill, and picnic tables, plus city views.

Prairie Oaks Metro Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,927 reviews

West Jefferson, OH

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Sprawling prairies for natural play, hiking & birding, plus creek & lakes for boating & fishing.

Boettler Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,874 reviews

North Canton, OH

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Recreational park offering hiking, sports venues, protected wetlands & a historic schoolhouse.

North Chagrin Reservation

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,832 reviews

Willoughby Hills, OH

LoopMixedScenic

Wildlife-rich area with woodland & wetland trails to Buttermilk Falls Preserve & Squire's Castle.

Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,829 reviews

Dayton, OH

1 miLoopMixedScenic

Park with 10 formal gardens, a nature trail & the Swamp Forest boardwalk, plus classes & workshops.

Mill Stream Run Reservation

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,857 reviews

Strongsville, OH

Natural surfaceShadedScenic

Year-round destination for outdoor recreation, including hiking, swimming, boating & sledding.

Price Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,864 reviews

North Canton, OH

PavedScenic

18.5-acre park housing a fishing pond & playground, with picnic shelters & tennis/basketball courts.

Clifton Gorge State Nature Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,778 reviews

Yellow Springs, OH

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Limestone & dolomite gorges offering varied hiking paths, some with wooden walkways & lookouts.

Voice of America MetroPark

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,824 reviews

West Chester Township, OH

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Sprawling greenspace featuring a stocked lake for fishing & boating, a dog park & a paved trail.

Sippo Lake Park-East

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,784 reviews

Canton, OH

LoopNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Park on a lake, offering boating, fishing & hiking, plus a library & nature/culture center.

Nickel Plate Beach ( Huron, OH )

4.5 ★★★★★ 1,818 reviews

Huron, OH

Scenic

This lakefront stretch of sandy beach features picnic facilities, volleyball courts & a playground.

Blackhand Gorge State Nature Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,697 reviews

Heath, OH

10 miMixedScenicDog-friendly

Scenic park with waterfalls and cliffs along the Licking River, plus paved and unpaved hiking trails.

Wendy Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,760 reviews

Cleveland, OH

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Lakefront tree-lined park offering fishing & boating opportunities, plus volleyball courts.

Garfield Park Reservation

4.5 ★★★★★ 1,769 reviews

Garfield Heights, OH

Natural surfaceScenic

Wetland habitat offering walking trails, a nature center, picnic areas & bird-watching.

Homestead Metro Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,684 reviews

Hilliard, OH

LoopMixedLitScenic

44-acre park with outdoor & water activities, train-station replica, caboose & 3/4-mile paved trail.

West Creek Reservation

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,611 reviews

Parma, OH

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Upland & wetland landscape offers trails, picnic areas & a building with water management workshops.

Coffman Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,630 reviews

Dublin, OH

105-acre park with a historic 19th-c. home, amphitheater, playground, public art & skating rink.

Walnut Beach Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 1,651 reviews

Ashtabula, OH

Natural surfaceScenic

A large range of water-based & sporting activities are available at this lakeside city park.

Sugarcreek MetroPark

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,486 reviews

Bellbrook, OH

LoopPavedScenicDog-friendly

Nature area with soft-surface trails amid diverse landscapes, plus picnic sites & a play area.

Slate Run Metro Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,468 reviews

Canal Winchester, OH

LoopMixedScenicDog-friendly

Picnic-friendly farm presenting life on an 1800s homestead (with an adjacent park featuring playgrounds).

Woodland Mound

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,494 reviews

Cincinnati, OH

PavedShadedScenic

1,066-acre landscape with Ohio River Valley views, offering disc golf, a wet playground & boat ramp.

Thomas A. Cloud Memorial Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 1,550 reviews

Huber Heights, OH

Paved

Neighborhood park featuring a soccer field, baseball diamond & tennis court, plus a splash pad.

Glacier Ridge Metro Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,482 reviews

Plain City, OH

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Marshy wetland park with various birds, a boardwalk, trails & a viewing tower, plus facilities.

Carriage Hill MetroPark

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,479 reviews

Huber Heights, OH

3.4 miMixedScenicDog-friendly

City park featuring an 1880s-era farm with activities & a visitor center, a lake & nature trails.

Fernbank Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,476 reviews

Cincinnati, OH

LoopPavedScenicDog-friendly

Regional site for river fishing with hiking & biking trails, playground, picnics & rental shelters.

Delco Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,445 reviews

Dayton, OH

PavedScenic

Sprawling, family-friendly space with ball fields, volleyball courts, a BMX track and a playground.

Cowan Lake State Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 1,507 reviews

Wilmington, OH

PavedShadedScenic

Camping & cabin rentals are available in this 1,075-acre park that offers hiking, boating & fishing.

Rocky River Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,385 reviews

Rocky River, OH

MixedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Scenic lakefront spot with playground, picnic tables & grills, sledding hills & observation decks.

Lake Anna Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,445 reviews

Barberton, OH

Scenic

Scenic city park featuring a flower show, fountains, a gazebo and swans, plus walking paths and benches.

Taylorsville MetroPark

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,405 reviews

Vandalia, OH

8 miMixedScenicDog-friendly

Scenic forestland with historic ruins, a river & facilities for camping, fishing, hiking & biking.

Cottell Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,395 reviews

Mason, OH

PavedScenic

46-acre green space with many sports fields & courts, a fishing pond, playgrounds & picnic shelters.

Viaduct Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,334 reviews

Bedford, OH

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Park featuring hiking trails, a tunnel and waterfalls, plus an overlook.

Hills & Dales MetroPark

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,299 reviews

Kettering, OH

LoopMixedScenicDog-friendly

Park featuring woodlands, creeks & native plant life, with hiking trails, picnic areas & monuments.

North Chagrin Nature Center

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,293 reviews

Willoughby, OH

MixedScenic

Kenneth J. Sims Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 1,374 reviews

Euclid, OH

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Lakeside park with a playground and a sand beach for kids as well as a pier, disc golf and walking paths.

Shoreline Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,300 reviews

Sandusky, OH

ScenicDog-friendly

Recreation area along Lake Erie featuring a playground, picnic tables, fishing & concessions.

Juilfs Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,242 reviews

Cincinnati, OH

LoopPavedShadedScenic

Tranquil park with a playground, walking trails and baseball fields.

Snyder Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 1,321 reviews

Springfield, OH

ShadedScenic

Vast park offering a playground, splash pad and tennis courts for relaxation and recreation.

Delhi Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,290 reviews

Cincinnati, OH

ScenicDog-friendly

Community green space featuring sports fields, a small pond, picnic tables & a skate park.

Englewood MetroPark

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,233 reviews

Dayton, OH

LoopMixedScenicDog-friendly

Visitors can fish, bird-watch & picnic in 1,900 acres of forests & wetlands with 3 waterfalls.

Lake Erie Bluffs

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,180 reviews

Perry, OH

Natural surfaceScenic

Lakeside park featuring high bluffs and a 50-foot observation tower for bird-watching.

Scioto Mile Promenade

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,204 reviews

Columbus, OH

ShadedScenic

Downtown riverfront promenade, featuring bike trails, fountains and green space.

French Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,178 reviews

Cincinnati, OH

Natural surfaceScenic

Bucolic 275-acre park of woods, meadows & trails centered on an early 1900s mansion used for events.

Hudson Springs Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,132 reviews

Hudson, OH

2 miLoopCrushed gravelScenic

Large, 260-acre park with a huge lake for fishing, plus walking trails & pavilions.

Scioto Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,140 reviews

Dublin, OH

Scenic

218-acre state park with views of the Scioto River Valley, plus boating, fishing & hiking trails.

David Fortier River Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,115 reviews

Olmsted Falls, OH

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Area featuring a stone-staircase-lined quarry, waterfall and river, plus a covered bridge.

Germantown MetroPark

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,086 reviews

Germantown, OH

27 miLoopMixedScenic

This 1,665-acre park has an underground nature center, elevated boardwalks & miles of scenic trails.

Great Falls of Tinkers Creek

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,080 reviews

Bedford, OH

LoopMixedScenic

Urban falls tumbling 15 ft. over a wide swath of sandstone cliff in Viaduct Park, near mill ruins.

Honey Run Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,075 reviews

Howard, OH

ShadedScenic

Park offering a waterfall, miles of hiking trails, and a public restroom.

Keehner Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,121 reviews

West Chester Township, OH

Scenic

123-acre park with 2 playgrounds, tennis courts, rentable picnic shelters & walking trails.

Paint Creek State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,120 reviews

Bainbridge, OH

LoopScenicDog-friendly

Lakeside park with fishing, boating & swimming, plus camping & hiking amid streams or rolling hills.

Community Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,097 reviews

Fairborn, OH

MixedShadedLitScenic

Park with an amphitheater, tennis courts, a fishing pond & fields for soccer, softball & disc golf.

Zaleski State Forest

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,063 reviews

Zaleski, OH

LoopCrushed gravelLitScenic

Backpacking & horse-riding trails, plus a landmark sawmill & the reputedly haunted Moonville Tunnel.

Veterans Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,054 reviews

Mentor, OH

78 miLoopMixedShaded

Verdant park known for its fishing piers, trail loops & the largest inland pond in the country.

Ledges Trailhead

4.9 ★★★★★ 983 reviews

Peninsula, OH

LoopMixedScenic

Trailhead for 200-yard walk to Ledges Overlook, a rock promontory with expansive valley views.

Acacia Reservation

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,006 reviews

Lyndhurst, OH

LoopMixedScenicDog-friendly

Passive park of 155 acres with a paved loop trail, a clubhouse & a regular schedule of guided walks.

Rentschler Forest MetroPark

4.8 ★★★★★ 971 reviews

Hamilton, OH

PavedScenic

Picturesque open space featuring walking trails, picnic areas, playgrounds & river views.

Christmas Run Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,000 reviews

Wooster, OH

Shaded

Family-friendly community park featuring a playground, basketball courts, a tennis court and a volleyball court.

Strouds Run State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 990 reviews

Athens, OH

Natural surfaceScenic

Hunting, fishing, hiking & swimming are featured in this state park in the Appalachian foothills.

Glenwood Gardens

4.7 ★★★★★ 961 reviews

Wyoming, OH

1.6 miLoopMixedShaded

335 acres of prairie, forest & wetland habitat with walking trails, a kids’ garden & a gift shop.

Stubbs Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 961 reviews

Centerville, OH

PavedScenic

Wooded 300-acre park featuring a disc golf course, walking paths, ponds, picnic tables, playgrounds and an amphitheater.

Woodlands Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 956 reviews

Perrysburg, OH

PavedShadedScenic

Large park housing a disc-golf course, Fort Imagination (a community-funded playground) & more.

Theodore M. Berry International Friendship Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 974 reviews

Cincinnati, OH

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Narrow green space named for Cincinnati’s first African-American mayor, with walking & bike trails.

Miller Road Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 962 reviews

Avon Lake, OH

MixedLitScenicDog-friendly

14-acre lakeside park with picnic tables, BBQs & a gazebo, plus a trail, fishing pier & boat launch.

Smolen-Gulf Covered Bridge

4.8 ★★★★★ 918 reviews

Ashtabula, OH

Scenic

Park featuring the world's longest covered bridge and other wooden spans.

Osborne Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 938 reviews

Willoughby, OH

ScenicDog-friendly

Pickerington Ponds Metro Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 930 reviews

Canal Winchester, OH

LoopMixedScenicDog-friendly

A popular destination for bird watching, this park also has trails for hiking, jogging & biking.

Xenia Station

4.6 ★★★★★ 922 reviews

Xenia, OH

Scenic

Free splash park, bike-trail hub with picnic spots, playground and history exhibits.

Faurot Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 936 reviews

Lima, OH

PavedScenic

89-acre site offering ball fields & volleyball courts, plus a skate park, splash pad & picnic areas.

Schoepfle Gardens

4.9 ★★★★★ 849 reviews

Birmingham, OH

2 miLoopMixedScenic

Bordered by the Vermilion River, this park features landscaping & natural woodlands.

Chapin Forest Reservation

4.8 ★★★★★ 848 reviews

Kirtland, OH

LoopNatural surfaceLitScenic

Expansive, well-maintained park featuring hiking trails that provide views of Lake Erie, plus a playground and an overlook.

Sycamore Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 863 reviews

Batavia, OH

PavedScenic

Popular park featuring hiking trails, a playground, tennis courts and more, plus river access.

Wallace Lake Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 878 reviews

Berea, OH

Natural surfaceScenic

Sandy beach, lakeside park with lifeguards, volleyball courts and picnic tables.

Walbridge Park Inc.

4.5 ★★★★★ 892 reviews

Toledo, OH

Scenic

Popular green space offering trails along the Maumee River, a playground & several picnic shelters.

Carolyn Ludwig Mugrage Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 823 reviews

Medina, OH

MixedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Family-friendly green space with a large playground, a fishing pond & a spacious fenced dog run.

Alley Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 816 reviews

Lancaster, OH

LitScenic

Public park featuring picnic areas and a covered bridge, plus trails, a pond, and canoeing.

Sherod Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 851 reviews

Vermilion, OH

PavedScenic

Cullen Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 874 reviews

Toledo, OH

ScenicDog-friendly

Lakeside park, known for its docks and ramps for launching boats, with a trail that leads to a peninsula.

Possum Creek MetroPark

4.6 ★★★★★ 836 reviews

Dayton, OH

3.5 miLoopPavedShaded

Conservation area with prairies, woodlands, a lake & ponds for fishing, camping, gardening & more.

Chestnut Ridge Metro Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 806 reviews

Carroll, OH

LoopMixedLitScenic

Mountain-biking routes and boardwalk trails join for a hilly park with picnic tables, playgrounds and a pond.

Miller Nature Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 782 reviews

Avon, OH

LoopCrushed gravelShadedScenic

Conservatory preserving plants from around the world, plus scenic gardens, set in a wooded area.

Shawnee Lookout

4.6 ★★★★★ 801 reviews

North Bend, OH

LoopScenicDog-friendly

River-view, 1,515-acre park with golf, trails & historic buildings plus archaeological earthworks.

Nike Site Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 799 reviews

Parma, OH

Compact, dog-friendly community green space with a pool, athletic fields, grills & a fitness course.

Whipps Ledges

4.9 ★★★★★ 742 reviews

Hinckley, OH

Natural surfaceScenic

Black River Reservation Days Dam

4.7 ★★★★★ 770 reviews

Lorain, OH

4.5 miLoopMixedScenic

Park with a playground, picnic tables, and grills, plus paved and natural walking and biking trails, and a waterfall.

Big Run Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 837 reviews

Columbus, OH

PavedShadedDog-friendly

Sprawling wooded park offers wetlands, soap box derby events, a simple playground & various trails.

Bill Yeck Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 748 reviews

Dayton, OH

LoopBoardwalkScenicDog-friendly

Park featuring winding, well-marked trails for hiking and running, as well as soccer fields and playgrounds.

Aurora Sunny Lake Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 753 reviews

Aurora, OH

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Clean, serene park with a walking path around a lake plus paddling and row boats.

Lake Alma State Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 803 reviews

Wellston, OH

LoopMixedScenicDog-friendly

Featuring a serene lake & creek, this forested park offers campsites, 3 hiking trails & fishing.

Coulby Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 762 reviews

Wickliffe, OH

LitScenic

Park featuring a pool, a bandstand, pavilions, a fishing pond, a trail, sports facilities & more.

Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 730 reviews

Colerain Township, OH

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Scenic nature preserve featuring well-paved walking trails for family members and their dogs.

Oak Grove Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 739 reviews

Washington Township, OH

PavedLitDog-friendly

Family-friendly recreation area featuring dog parks, baseball and soccer fields, and archery ranges.

Dogwood Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 753 reviews

North Canton, OH

City park offering wooded areas, a basketball court & playground, plus picnic spots & a nearby pool.

Liberty Park, Twinsburg Ledges Area

4.8 ★★★★★ 712 reviews

Twinsburg, OH

1 miLoopMixedScenic

Vast outdoor space offering hiking trails along rock formations, woods and meadows, plus a nature center.

Patricia Allyn Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 726 reviews

Springboro, OH

Paved

Laid-back, well-kept park featuring playgrounds, sports fields plus a disc golf course and trails.

Farnsworth Metropark

4.8 ★★★★★ 696 reviews

Waterville, OH

8 miScenic

Narrow stretch of green space on the Maumee River with a trail, playground & boat/kayak launch.

Mary Virginia Crites Hannan Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 705 reviews

Circleville, OH

PavedShadedDog-friendly

Wooded park with a splash pad and playgrounds, popular for family outings.

Hannah Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 681 reviews

Gahanna, OH

LoopPavedLitScenic

Picturesque park with walking trails, plus tennis & basketball courts, a baseball field & more.

Buckeye Woods Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 669 reviews

Medina, OH

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Silver Springs Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 668 reviews

Stow, OH

MixedLitDog-friendly

Public park with playgrounds, picnic and grill areas, athletic facilities, and a campground.

Blue Limestone Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 677 reviews

Delaware, OH

BoardwalkScenic

Neighborhood recreation area with a playground, walking trails & a fishing hole in a former quarry.

Sebald MetroPark

4.6 ★★★★★ 674 reviews

Middletown, OH

9.5 miPavedScenicDog-friendly

Park with creek access for swimming and exploration, plus playgrounds, and picnic areas.

Thompson Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 671 reviews

Upper Arlington, OH

LoopPavedScenic

Local complex featuring athletic fields, paved trails, a playground & a hill for sledding.

Twin Creek MetroPark

4.7 ★★★★★ 653 reviews

Germantown, OH

10 miLoopMixedScenic

Peaceful area offering hiking & horseback riding trails, creek fishing, campsites & picnic shelters.

Riverfront Park Miamisburg

4.6 ★★★★★ 656 reviews

Miamisburg, OH

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Park featuring cycling lanes, picnic areas, and a playground, plus a splash pad and ping-pong tables.

Memorial Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 656 reviews

Wadsworth, OH

LoopScenicDog-friendly

Park offering picnicking facilities, a pond, and activities such as disc golf.

Fancyburg Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 623 reviews

Upper Arlington, OH

PavedShadedLitDog-friendly

Vast space featuring multiple playgrounds, ball fields, tennis courts and soccer fields.

Heritage Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 635 reviews

Cincinnati, OH

1.2 miPavedScenicDog-friendly

Local park along the Great Miami River offering ball fields (some paved),, a dog park and disc golf, plus boat ramps for kayaking. There’s also a playground.

Paine Falls Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 647 reviews

Painesville, OH

Scenic

Park featuring a waterfall, picnic tables, and a public restroom, plus turtles.

Horseshoe Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 658 reviews

Shaker Heights, OH

MixedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Wooded lakeside park featuring a playground, a pavilion and shaded picnic spots, plus trails.

Scioto Grove Metro Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 622 reviews

Grove City, OH

7 miMixedScenicDog-friendly

Riverfront, 620-acre park providing forested trails, scenic bluffs, a playground & picnic shelters

Colerain Township Parks & Services Department

4.5 ★★★★★ 647 reviews

Cincinnati, OH

Scenic

Relaxed park featuring a playground, a basketball court and a volleyball court.

Mingo Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 617 reviews

Delaware, OH

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Sprawling park with a skate park and river access, plus play areas and courts.

Cleveland Lakefront Nature Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 604 reviews

Cleveland, OH

2 miLoopLitScenic

Hiking & fishing in a lakeside park with bird & butterfly habitats popular for nature photography.

Freer Field

4.6 ★★★★★ 616 reviews

Ashland, OH

LoopPavedShadedLit

Sizable area of woodlands & meadows with 2 miles of hiking trails, a playground & a large field.

Clear Creek Metro Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 588 reviews

Rockbridge, OH

LoopNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Scenic park & nature preserve with forests, wildlife & extensive trails, plus canoeing & fishing.

Indian Riffle Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 613 reviews

Kettering, OH

PavedShaded

Amenity-rich local park featuring a disc golf course, skating area, fishing pond & picnic shelters.

Wolfe Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 612 reviews

Columbus, OH

PavedLitScenicDog-friendly

Green space with walking trails for dogs and playgrounds, plus sports fields including tennis courts.

Painesville Township Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 593 reviews

Painesville, OH

PavedScenic

Park with a playground and picnic facilities, a pier, and a rentable hall, plus baseball fields.

Glass City Metropark

4.8 ★★★★★ 579 reviews

Toledo, OH

LoopScenic

Waterfront park featuring a splash area, playgrounds and a skating ribbon.

Big Creek Reservation

4.7 ★★★★★ 586 reviews

Middleburg Heights, OH

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Scenic 175-acre area featuring a multiuse lake-to-lake trail, playground, fishing & picnic space.

Brust Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 586 reviews

Munroe Falls, OH

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Park featuring a public restroom, picnic tables, kayak launch, and paved trail for walking, running, and biking.

California Woods

4.6 ★★★★★ 598 reviews

Cincinnati, OH

LitScenicDog-friendly

This 113-acre forested preserve features a nature center, hiking trails & diverse wildlife.

Granville Recreation District

4.6 ★★★★★ 598 reviews

Granville, OH

Park along the TJ Evans bike path featuring a picnic shelter, a play structure & a soccer field.

Woodside Green Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 584 reviews

Gahanna, OH

PavedShadedScenic

Park with a natural play area and other playgrounds, plus picnic areas plus baseball fields and trails, as well as canoe, kayak and fishing spots.

Ledges Overlook

4.8 ★★★★★ 571 reviews

Peninsula, OH

LoopScenic

National park featuring hiking routes (including some for children), as well as an overlook and picnic tables.

The West Woods

4.8 ★★★★★ 570 reviews

Novelty, OH

MixedScenic

Tranquil locale (with an air-conditioned nature center) for hiking and horse riding, plus bird-watching.

Blue Ash Nature Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 578 reviews

Blue Ash, OH

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Cozy, shady park offering walking paths, barbecue facilities and playground equipment.

Centennial Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 578 reviews

Englewood, OH

ShadedDog-friendly

Family-friendly park featuring baseball fields and a playground, along with picnic areas, a splash pad and a pond.

Mary Campbell Cave

4.7 ★★★★★ 577 reviews

Cuyahoga Falls, OH

150 miLoopNatural surfaceScenic

Sandstone & shale cave in a river gorge once inhabited by a captive young woman.

Franklin Mills Riveredge Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 576 reviews

Kent, OH

Scenic

Riverfront recreation area with historic signage as well as waterfalls and biking trails.

Grant Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 586 reviews

Dayton, OH

4 miLoopMixedScenic

This 189-acre natural area with diverse habitats & wildlife offers trails & play areas.

Liberty Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 568 reviews

Powell, OH

Clean park for baseball and tennis with a pond, a playground and picnic tables.

Symmes Township Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 566 reviews

Loveland, OH

PavedScenicDog-friendly

60+ acres of green space with paved & dirt trails, 3 playgrounds, picnic shelters & a dog park.

CanalWay Center

4.8 ★★★★★ 554 reviews

Cleveland, OH

MixedScenic

Interactive exhibits about nature are featured at this center featuring animals and exhibits, plus a bike park for skating.

Great Seal State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 574 reviews

Chillicothe, OH

23 miLoopMixedScenic

1,862-acre green area with biking, hiking & equestrian trails, plus campsites, hunting spots & more.

Towner's Woods

4.7 ★★★★★ 561 reviews

Kent, OH

LoopMixedScenicDog-friendly

234-acre wooded park with hiking & cross-country skiing trails, sledding hills & picnic shelters.

Blacklick Woods Nature Center

4.8 ★★★★★ 546 reviews

Reynoldsburg, OH

MixedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Vast park, complete with a nature center, a playground and multiple trails for walking, plus an aquarium and kids' activities.

Hubbard Valley Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 557 reviews

Seville, OH

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Hiking trails & picnic areas in a scenic spot with lake boating & fishing, plus a sledding hill.

Deeds Point MetroPark

4.6 ★★★★★ 564 reviews

Dayton, OH

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Park by the river featuring a dog area plus a fountain.

Amherst Beaver Creek Reservation

4.7 ★★★★★ 550 reviews

Amherst, OH

LoopPavedScenicDog-friendly

Kid-friendly city park, featuring a paved path for running, biking and strolling surrounded by nature.

Oxford Community Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 544 reviews

Oxford, OH

Scenic

Large park with an airfield, sports fields, playgrounds, and an aquatic center.

Pacesetter Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 567 reviews

Sylvania, OH

Scenic

Site features lighted athletic fields, concession stands, a sprawling playground & a skate plaza.

Avery Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 553 reviews

Dublin, OH

Dog-friendly

Large park offering community sports activities as well as a playground & parking.

Freedlander Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 564 reviews

Wooster, OH

Scenic

Sports fields & courts, an 18-hole disc-golf course, play equipment & a seasonal swimming pool.

Van Buren State Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 569 reviews

Van Buren, OH

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

This state park is set on woodlands surrounding a 45-acre lake & offers boating, fishing & camping.

Deep Lock Quarry Metro Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 521 reviews

Peninsula, OH

150 miLoopPavedShaded

Large forested area offering river fishing, varied hiking trails & picnic space in a serene setting.

Bechtold Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 553 reviews

Cincinnati, OH

Paved

Recreational space with picnic shelters, a playground, a basketball court, and a baseball field, plus dog-friendly areas.

North Olmsted Community Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 548 reviews

North Olmsted, OH

PavedShaded

Park with a playground and open spaces, plus flea markets from time to time.

Deer Creek Reservoir

4.6 ★★★★★ 536 reviews

Alliance, OH

BoardwalkScenic

Recreational area offering trails for biking and hiking, as well as picnicking and fishing spots.

Swaim Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 523 reviews

Montgomery, OH

PavedShadedScenic

Serene gathering place with walking paths, a duck pond & several ball fields & sports courts.

Portage Lakes State Park Beach

4.5 ★★★★★ 546 reviews

New Franklin, OH

ScenicDog-friendly

Family-friendly beach and swimming spot, along with picnic tables and a playground.

Duke Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 534 reviews

Troy, OH

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Local park with baseball & soccer fields, a pond, picnic shelters & areas for dog walking.

The Narrows Reserve Nature Center

4.7 ★★★★★ 522 reviews

Xenia, OH

LoopMixedShadedScenic

Tranquil riverfront reserve featuring a mix of wooded trails, a picnic area and raptor center.

Shale Hollow Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 502 reviews

Delaware, OH

1 miMixedScenicDog-friendly

Scenic, tranquil park with forest trails, a small stream, footbridges & natural play areas.

Mitchell Memorial Forest

4.7 ★★★★★ 512 reviews

Cleves, OH

LoopNatural surfaceScenic

Wooded park on 1,429 acres boasting hiking & mountain-biking trails, fishing & picnic sites.

Shawnee State Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 530 reviews

West Portsmouth, OH

0.5 miLoopMixedScenic

Nature reserve popular with walkers & campers for its lake beaches, boat rentals & picnic spots.

Navarre Park

4 ★★★★☆ 595 reviews

Toledo, OH

Scenic

Easygoing neighborhood park with a swimming pool, athletic fields, a playground & paths.

Forest Hill Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 539 reviews

Cleveland Heights, OH

PavedLitScenic

Sprawling park with hiking trails, baseball fields and picnic areas.

Huffman MetroPark

4.5 ★★★★★ 527 reviews

Dayton, OH

9 miMixedScenicDog-friendly

Lakefront recreation area with hiking trails & mountain biking opportunities plus wildlife watching.

Crains Run Nature Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 503 reviews

Miamisburg, OH

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Park with a playground, picnic shelters, and a bike trail, as well as a public restroom.

Lake Hope State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 513 reviews

McArthur, OH

Natural surfaceScenic

Swimming, boating, trails, camping & a lodge lure visitors to this 3,000-acre forested park.

W. W. Knight Nature Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 501 reviews

Perrysburg, OH

MixedScenic

Serene regional park with trails, a family fishing area & a nature center with kids' programs.

Hoff Woods Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 501 reviews

Westerville, OH

Paved

Laid-back park featuring a playground, picnic shelter, and a lake for relaxed fishing as well as trails.

Oakes Quarry Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 510 reviews

Fairborn, OH

LoopScenic

Park featuring a former limestone quarry, plus ponds, trails for hiking and fossilized remains.

Lock 29 Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 497 reviews

Peninsula, OH

Scenic

Scenic hiking and biking area along a canal with a towpath and train stop.

Forked Run State Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 524 reviews

Reedsville, OH

Natural surfaceScenic

Camping, hiking, fishing, hunting & swimming featured in this historic park with vista views.

Civic Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 518 reviews

Reynoldsburg, OH

PavedScenic

Outdoor recreation center with ball fields & basketball courts encircled by a walking & biking path.

Mill Creek Park - South End

4.8 ★★★★★ 472 reviews

Boardman, OH

Scenic

2 18-hole championship golf courses designed by Donald Ross & opened to the public in 1928.

Zane Landing Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 522 reviews

Zanesville, OH

ShadedLitScenic

Tranquil, leafy riverside park with several war memorials & cruises on a historical riverboat.

Memorial Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 486 reviews

North Royalton, OH

Green space with a fishing pond, trail, sports courts & an enclosed playground, plus a skate park.

Cleveland Metroparks

4.8 ★★★★★ 464 reviews

Cleveland, OH

Natural surfaceLitScenic

Public park with picnic facilities and a restroom, plus plenty of trails, and events for kids.

Lowe-Volk Nature Center @ Crawford Park District

4.8 ★★★★★ 464 reviews

Crestline, OH

MixedScenic

Makino Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 463 reviews

Mason, OH

ShadedLit

Baseball field and enclosed playground for kids with swings and slides.

Daniels Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 483 reviews

Willoughby, OH

Scenic

Peaceful park featuring picnic tables and basketball courts along with a playground and multiple pavilions.

Cleveland Metroparks Brookside Reservation

4.7 ★★★★★ 472 reviews

Cleveland, OH

MixedScenic

Park offering baseball fields and playgrounds, plus a connection to the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo.

Sundin Fields at Heritage Oak Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 481 reviews

Mason, OH

PavedLit

Mason's largest park, with ball fields, playgrounds, charcoal grills, restrooms & paved trails.

Allardale Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 458 reviews

Medina, OH

LoopPavedScenic

Scenic area with rolling hills offering hiking & equestrian trails, a picnic shelter & indoor lodge.

Lakeshore Reservation

4.8 ★★★★★ 458 reviews

Perry, OH

PavedScenic

Paved trail, lakeside park featuring picnic tables, swings and a campground.

Cascade Valley Metro Park - Overlook Area

4.8 ★★★★★ 451 reviews

Akron, OH

0.5 miLoopMixedShaded

Paved and scenic loop trail featuring a river overlook.

Rocky Fork Metro Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 452 reviews

New Albany, OH

3 miLoopMixedShaded

Triple Creek

4.2 ★★★★☆ 503 reviews

Cincinnati, OH

Scenic

Baseball fields alongside fishing lakes and a fitness trail.

Mission Oaks Gardens

4.7 ★★★★★ 449 reviews

Zanesville, OH

Crushed gravelShadedScenicDog-friendly

Picturesque, landscaped gardens offering themed areas, guided tours & workshops.

Embshoff Woods And Nature Preserve

4.5 ★★★★★ 467 reviews

Cincinnati, OH

LitScenic

Outdoor park, featuring trails, playgrounds, sheltered picnic areas and exercise stations.

River Styx Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 447 reviews

Wadsworth, OH

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Dog-friendly park with a paved trail around a fishing pond plus playgrounds and picnic spots.

Headland Dunes State Nature Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 435 reviews

Mentor, OH

MixedLitScenic

Spacious beach with walkways through dunes and picnic tables, as well as a lighthouse.

Hoover Dam Nature Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 443 reviews

Westerville, OH

LoopScenicDog-friendly

Popular park featuring a lake and trails, plus picnicking and a disc golf course.

Iron Horse Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 443 reviews

Washington Township, OH

PavedShadedDog-friendly

Clean park with a picnic area, a play structure and ball fields for soccer.

Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation

4.7 ★★★★★ 440 reviews

Cleveland, OH

LoopMixedScenic

Laid-back park featuring bike trails and walkways alongside the Ohio & Erie Canal, as well as fishing spots.

Dover City Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 437 reviews

Dover, OH

Scenic

Big playground, pond and baseball fields in a family-friendly park.

Aullwood Garden MetroPark

4.8 ★★★★★ 427 reviews

Dayton, OH

MixedScenic

Park known for spring flowers with extensive gardens, woodland hiking trails & a planted prairie.

Oakwoods Nature Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ 439 reviews

Findlay, OH

BoardwalkScenicDog-friendly

Wetlands with 2 lakes, woodlands & prairie make up this 227.5-acre site with trails & wildlife.

Plum Creek Park South

4.8 ★★★★★ 418 reviews

Brunswick, OH

PavedScenic

Large, wooded park offering a 1.5-mi. nature trail, a playground, 2 fishing ponds & picnic shelters.

Shellabarger Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 462 reviews

Riverside, OH

PavedShadedDog-friendly

Park with a playground, picnic shelter, walking path, basketball court, and soccer field.

East Falls Riverwalk

4.7 ★★★★★ 422 reviews

Elyria, OH

BoardwalkLitScenic

Park featuring picnic tables and a riverwalk with views of waterfalls, statues, and city buildings.

Hogback Ridge Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 409 reviews

Madison, OH

BoardwalkScenic

Recreational area with kid-friendly hiking trails along Mill Creek, and picnic tables.

Fossil Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 455 reviews

Sylvania, OH

Natural surfaceShadedDog-friendly

Visitors can search for 375-million-year-old Devonian fossils in this 5-acre rock quarry with picnic areas.

VOA Park Lake Welcome Center

4.7 ★★★★★ 414 reviews

West Chester Township, OH

1.6 miPavedScenic

Relaxed, lakeside park known for its 1.6-mile paved trail, stocked pond, paddleboat rentals and playgrounds.

Withrow Nature Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 411 reviews

Cincinnati, OH

4 miLoopShadedScenic

Family-friendly outdoor area with a river overlook and several miles of trails, many dog-friendly and shady ones.

Nelson Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 459 reviews

Columbus, OH

Paved

Sizable green space with access to greenway trails, athletic courts, playground & picnic areas.

Austin Badger Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 410 reviews

Medina, OH

PavedScenic

Park for hiking, biking and trail running, with views, a café and fitness stations.

Clearcreek Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 428 reviews

Franklin, OH

PavedShadedDog-friendly

Park with a playground, ball fields, picnic areas, and paved walking path.

Dominick Lofino Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 418 reviews

Beavercreek, OH

PavedShadedScenic

Laid-back park featuring walking trails, a skate park and tennis courts, plus slides.

Orange Village Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 400 reviews

Chagrin Falls, OH

MixedShadedDog-friendly

Community park featuring a playground, tennis and basketball courts, picnic areas, and a dog park.

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